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Arsacidarum imperium, sive, Regum Parthorum historia : ad fidem numismatum accommodata

Foy-Vaillant, Jean, 1632-1706, Valois, Charles de, 1671-1747, Moette, Charles · 1725 · Parisiis : Sumptibus Caroli Moette ... · 126 pictures

A Latin numismatic history of the Parthian kings by the French antiquary Jean Foy-Vaillant, published in Paris by Charles Moette in 1725 for scholars and coin collectors. The 126 engravings pair obverse and reverse of silver coins in circular frames: bearded royal profiles in diadems and tiaras beside enthroned figures with Greek inscriptions running around the rim, usable as circular medallions, profile portrait stamps, and models for lettering set on a curve.

Achaemenid dynasty, 559-330 B.C · Coins, Parthian · Coins, Armenian · Numismatics, Ancient · Kings and rulers

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